new quasar plugin that works on kodi 18.0, 18.1:

https://github.com/logon84/plugin.video.qua...es/tag/v0.9.789

q10pro... if u dun already know.

unlike in the past, u can now install these apps direct from playstore, they auto update as well.

easy to install, works very well, with mouse.

.. astrogo 8.2.6
.. unifi playtv tablet 7.9.5
.. iflix

the way it works... source->box->avr->tv+ home theater speakers.
Q5ii is very old, can't do a lot of things, incl playback of 4k, 10bit, hdr, has problems with some DDtruehd tracks, some subtitles.
still, for a 7-8 yr old box, it is still blardy good for playing back 1080p, incl BDMVs, dtshdma - this is rare for such an old box.

now that u have new 4k hdr tv, u should get q10pro.
it will play anything u feed it with.
BUT... your avr of home theater is old... Q10pro will set it at max 1080p and dts/dd only.
4k, hdr, hd audio will be downgraded to what the avr can handle, i.e. u will not get the best video/audio.
now, since avr can only do dd/dts, u have nothing to lose by connecting q10pro->tv via hdmi, then tv audio digital output toslink/coaxial->avr.
this way, yr tv will do 4k hdr but audio will be just dd... and dd+/dts if tv has the capability.

get new box first, then get new AVR/home theater.

that's the best u can do with yr home theater.

this way, yr tv netflix will also give u dd5.1 with home theater.

q5ii does play those full 1080p bdmv ok with mini menu but u do not get full menu.

such an old box, apa lagi mau?!

q10pro does full menu, 1080p or 2160p bdmv m2ts or iso, with auto frame switching.

mind u, not many boxes can do full menus or even mini menus!

those, u need to navigate to actual m2ts file to play.

and most can't even do dtshdma or ddtruehd, let alone ddatmos and dtsx.


file types... since yr avr can't do hd audio, u may wanna save space, find smaller 4khdr 10bit files.

full 4khdr bdmvs are best with full menus for video and audio but are big.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Mar 22 2019, 06:40 PM

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This post has been edited by AVFAN: Mar 22 2019, 06:39 PM

coaxial, optical are SPDIF - limited to DD, DTS; digital but not HD - cannot do ddtruehd, dtshdma, ddatmos, dtsx.

those, u must use hdmi + capable AVR.

my q5ii must be 8 years old now!

2 of the usb ports dun work anymore.

anyway, this model has served its purpose and has lasted so long, can't complain.

my 5 yr old q16 is still doing fine but can't do 10bit, hdr; android 4.4 can't do quite a no. of apps.

q10pro is fabulous, stable firmware 2.1.1, excellent video and audio capabilities... but is coming 3 yrs old now, android7.0


i hope himedia will launch a new Q model soon.

something like a "q5pro2" - 3 or 4gb+32gb, android8 that has firmware like q10pro to do astrogo, bluray menus, hd audio, dual band wifi.

netflix hd/4k is not so impt since chances are a 4kTV will have netflix 4k built in already.

tough..

netflix is very picky who they license hd/4k.

same with dolby vision... very few licensed.

if u describe a bit more detail, perhaps i can comment/help:

.. yr minix is android4, 4-5 few years old?
.. what avr u have - brand, how old?
.. what files do u hv for playback - dts, dd, dd+, dtshdma, ddtruehd... size... 2gb, 10gb, 30gb, 90gb?
.. what apps do u normally use with the box?

the sr307 can do only dd, dts... dd+ is touch n go.... but since u hv seen it doing, i suppose it can.
yr coming denon x4400h will open up a whole new world - 4k, hdr, atmos, dtsx, etc.
if yr tv is not 4k hdr, plan on it!

older box players can't do as much as current ones - video and audio.
video - hevc, 10 bit, 4k, 60fps, hdr, chroma 444.
audio - already mentioned.

i have not use a minix before, can't comment.
Q10pro is probably among the best media players at this time:
.. plays almost all video formats... in my experience, it can't do only one uncommon format - hi10P sometimes found in japanese anime.
.. audio.. anything.. dts, dts, dd+, dtshdma, ddtruehd, ddatmos, dtsx.
.. it has its own superior native video player in a media center app (simple, nothing fanciful).
.. plays dvd folders, 1080p/2160p bdmv folders with full menu's (this is hard to find on other boxes).
.. auto framerate switching - auto changes to right framerate when a video is played... 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 fps.
.. has an internal hdd compartment for sata 3.5" hdd.

in summary, if yr avr and tv can do it, q10pro offers u a wonderful playback experience - video and audio.
u will probably start recollecting yr stuff, junk the old ones... like i did.

i have used other boxes too... besides the video and audio capabilities, the diff is also seen in video and audio quality production and smoothness when playing.
cheap boxes tend to have judders, flashes, less colors, audio disconnects and even hang.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Apr 18 2019, 01:03 PM

There is new HBO Go app, under Astro movies pack subscription.

Q10pro, u can install app direct from playstore.

I was able to browse it, watch the 1-2 min trailers.

Cant play full videos... becos my ID subscription has no movies pack.

Can see the movies, tv shows available, hbo hd live channel, download option, etc.

Video quality good, HD, like Netflix HD.

Any user who try it, please report here if full videos work well or not, thanks.

Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2...DfykYwgs693q.99

This post has been edited by AVFAN: May 24 2019, 10:11 PM

they always say androidbox unsupported but this is not all true!

what message u get when u try to log in?
were u able to "skip" and just test the trailers?

the trailers can be viewed w/o log in, no problem.
which should mean u shud b able to log in with valid astrgo id/pw.
i can't confirm that as my acc doesn't have movies pack.
yr astrogo/astro account MUST have movies package; if not, u will not be allowed.

a place where u can find a lot of apps.

https://www.malavida.com/en/android/

i dunno if all are good, but i have tested a few of them - good, up to date.


This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jun 7 2019, 03:05 PM

astro go users...

after weeks of beta testing, there is a new app version floating around...

NEW astrogo apk is 2.192.5/AC19.2.5/041de2b
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/astro-malaysi...d-apk-download/

currently in playstore, u can download and install old v8.2.6, works fine.

i had updated to the new version directly on playstore - this was only for half a day after which it was halted and reverted to v8.2.6.

the new version has a different UI and seems to give marginally better PQ, to my eyes.

v8.2.6 is likely to keep going for a while until they force the new one, i.e. shut down v8.2.6.

until then, u can sideload the new version (it works fine) or keep going with v8.2.6.

Astro go v8.2.6 has been available for some months now, works v well with q10pro.

q10pro is the only box i know that can install direct from playstore, gets auto updated too.

other boxes, u need to sideload and update manually for new versions; or use modified apk's.


the issue will be when they shut down v8.2.6 and force the new version to be used.

for q10pro, i think it will just get auto updated when the time comes.

so, all is good.

it's fine to install direct from playstore; had done it twice, OK.

if the log in does not respond, exit and reenter the app.

there is a message at bottom of the log in page - "don't have id, click here".

if u do not get this message, can't log in. wait a bit to see if it appears.

if u see this message, u can log in.


if u still can't log in, check yr browser - are u using chrome or puffin or?

by "external", do u mean plug into USB port?

sure it will work, it works with all boxes... but a matter of capacity limit for the specific box.

Q5pro is not easily available anymore, not as popular; Q10pro probably still available.


scanty details but i read there is a Q100 coming.... waiting for info from nicety...

if 2.5" portable hdd, u can just connect to usb port.

q5pro, q10pro does an excellent job for local playback from hdd with native player app, incl the highest grade video and audio files.


i think nicety does not carry Q5pro anymore... better he respond to you.

not much news about new model... we wait...

dunno what causes the delay, seems to vary from case to case.

my q10pro no delay, another diff brand one also no delay but a third one, delay.

that's how i know!

astrogo users:

current astro go version is v2.192.5/AC/9.2.5/2313a43 dated 8 Aug 2019.

Q10pro, u can get update direct from box playstore.

or get here:
https://apkpure.com/astro-go-watch-tv-shows...com.astro.astro

this one has a bug fixed - video and audio are now sync-ed correctly for live HD channels.

and i seem to see an improved video... improved colors and clarity... perhaps bit rate been raised...